05/27/2026
17% of parents think their kids will go pro.
That is 1 in 5 parents.
In football, Millions, YES, MILLIONS of kids play youth football.
A much smaller percentage play high school football.
Nationwide, roughly 6–7% of high school players make college football (much less in the RGV)
About 1–2% of college players make the NFL roster level.
Overall, the estimated odds of a youth football player eventually reaching the NFL are ROUGHLY:
About 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 20,000
That’s around 0.005%–0.01%.
Parents, it is VERY difficult to get a chance to play professionally in sports, ANY SPORTS.
Teach your children to play for the love and fun of the game. If they are truly special, opportunities will come, otherwise let them enjoy the comradery and life lessons sports teaches. It lasts a lifetime.
